Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-36317

First published: Tue Jul 26 2022(Updated: )

When visiting a website with an overly long URL, the user interface would start to hang. Due to session restore, this could lead to a permanent Denial of Service.<br>*This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 103.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<103
103
Firefox<103.0
Android
All of
Firefox<103.0
Android

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-36317?

    CVE-2022-36317 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability that affects Firefox for Android.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-36317?

    To fix CVE-2022-36317, update Firefox for Android to version 103 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-36317?

    CVE-2022-36317 specifically affects users of Firefox for Android versions prior to 103.

  • What happens if I don't address CVE-2022-36317?

    If CVE-2022-36317 is not addressed, it may lead to a permanent Denial of Service when a user visits a website with an overly long URL.

  • Is CVE-2022-36317 a cross-platform vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2022-36317 only affects Firefox for Android and does not impact other operating systems.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203